Director - Project Management - Dry Products External Manufacturing Operations

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Patients are at the center of everything we do at Lilly. We are currently hiring a Director- Project Management- Dry Products External Manufacturing Operations.

This role supports critical work that helps bring medicines and solutions to patients responsibly and efficiently. #WeAreLilly

Position Brand Description:

The Sr. Project Management Professional is responsible for working with DRY EM and cross functional leadership to define strategic projects execution considering technical and operational initiatives from M&Q's, including commercialization of NME's into external manufacturing environment. The Project Manager is expected to have Commercial Product Knowledge including site manufacturing experience, Leadership and Business Acumen, and Project Management skills. The Project Manager will lead execution of DRY EM strategic agenda that delivers value for both the Business Unit and the M&Q organizations. The Project Manager must have strong relationship and communication skills and an ability to influence team members and leadership at manufacturing sites (internal/ external) , within core M&Q functions, and with the relevant Business Unit. A person in this position has Technical / Manufacturing background in solid dosage manufacture and is expected to apply project management principles as guided by PMBOK, including robust risk management for cross functional teams. They will also lead / participate in process improvement activities within DRY -External Manufacturing and network project management

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Leadership of DRY-EM integrated project management.

• With DRY EM Leadership, define and lead the execution of integrated M&Q agenda including technical and process improvements aligned with operational priorities. Facilitates DRY EM projects reviews to ensure projects are progressing according to timelines and project risk are proactively identified and mitigation actions are in place, actively engaged with network project management network to ensure alignment on strategic milestones.

• Project Management expertise:

• Applies knowledge of project management tools and processes. Drives team decision making process to resolve project issues. Develop a risk management strategy for DRY EM projects and ensure contingency plans are developed. Oversights change control process for the DRY EM network. Evaluates new requests for manufacturing or product changes for the DRY-EM network and coordinates appropriate timing for execution considering organization capacity and supply needs.

• Support global teams in developing strategies and implementing operational plans linked to DRY -External Manufacturing network to deliver spray dry dispersion, drug product formulations, registration stability lots, clinical trials materials, and other materials required to support/implement a particular project.

• Manage external partnerships as needed for implementation of the technical/ digital agenda.

Basic Requirements:

• BS or MS in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or equivalent scientific degree
• 7-10 years of experience in more than one site manufacturing function including projects management and continues improvement areas.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management capability.
• Knowledge of the commercialization aspects of drug development and manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to effectively (clearly, succinctly) communicate with all levels of the organization.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience in Operations, TS/MS, QA or QC, Regulatory, or Supply Chain within pharmaceutical manufacturing in solid dosage technology
• Green Belt or Black Belt experience
• Technical transfer experience
• Masters in Project Management, PMP certification, PE or MBA.

Education Requirements:

• BS or MS in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or equivalent scientific degree

Other Information: Travel 20-30% (domestic and international) may be required.

The job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification. As always, you should consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

Important Notice: In order to maintain the excellent reputation of our company, the quality of our products, and the safety of our working environment, the company will take all reasonable measures to ensure that drug abuse by employees or other persons does not jeopardize the safety of our operations or the quality of our products or adversely affect in any way the company or its employees. The company recognizes that drug use both on and off the job can be detrimental to the company and its efforts to provide a drug-free workplace. Even if prescribed under a state medical marijuana law, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Marijuana is considered unauthorized by Lilly.

"Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1."

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$130,350 - $191,180

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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